Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport

Al Kut, Iraq

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Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport

Al Kut, Iraq

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Regional military and civil airport serving Al Kut, Iraq.

Location

Al Kut, Iraq

Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport, identified by ICAO code ORUB, is located near Al Kut, the capital of Wasit Governorate in southeastern Iraq. The airport serves both military and limited civilian functions in the region. Al Kut is situated along the Tigris River approximately 160 kilometers southeast of Baghdad. The airport's strategic location has made it relevant during various phases of Iraq's modern military history, including the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Commercial services at this airport are minimal or nonexistent, and it functions primarily as a general aviation and military facility. Detailed operational data for civilian traffic remains limited.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Al Kut city is available via road, as the airport is situated near the urban area of Al Kut.

Notable facts

›The airport bears the name of Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
›Al Kut was the site of significant military activity during the 2003 Iraq War.
›The facility has served military purposes for coalition forces during post-2003 operations.
›The airport has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its limited commercial use.
›Wasit Governorate, where the airport is located, borders Iran to the east.

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